Ashish Upadhyay

Innovative and result-driven AI Developer, RPA Specialist, and Full Stack Software Engineer with 4 years of experience building intelligent, scalable solutions for global organisations. Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer skilled in AI, automation, and cloud platforms. Passionate about creating ethical, high-impact technologies for startups, NGOs, the public sector, and multinational corporations.

Innovative software development professional with over 4 years of experience across international organisations and tech firms, specialising in AI, automation, and responsible digital transformation.

Current Role: Assistant Programme Officer – Software Development at The Commonwealth (London, UK), leading the design and deployment of AI-powered platforms such as ComSec GPT and PolicyMate, streamlining workflows by 30%. Developed major digital solutions including event PWAs, socio-economic data platforms, and judicial access PoCs. Championed responsible AI use and represented the organisation at global forums.

Previous Experience:

Software Developer (RPA) at HCL Technologies, delivered procurement automation and AI chatbots for Microsoft using Power Platform, cutting manual processing time by 40%.

Chatbot Developer at Youth for Peace International, built a WhatsApp chatbot to expand access to mental health support, improving outreach by 25%.

Intern – Web & API Developer at United Network of Young Peacebuilders, developed YPS Monitor, a research-based interactive platform on UNSCR 2250.

B.Tech (Honours) in Computer Science & Engineering
Uttarakhand Technical University – JB Institute of Technology
2017 – 2021 | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Graduated with 87%; Top 5% of the university and batch topper.

Key Projects & Research:

FRAMS – Face Recognition-based Attendance Management System (Apr–Jul 2021)

Alphabet Recognition System Using Gestures (Oct 2020–Jan 2021)